This April, don’t “rob” yourself of a great evening! For this month’s Perfect Pairing, we will be enjoying delicious beer and mocktails from San José's Fox Tale Fermentation Project as we celebrate the foxy hero of Walt Disney Animation Studios' classic, Robin Hood (1973). As a special treat, we...
The Museum is closed Monday through Wednesday.
Join us for a virtual exploration of Disneyland through the years with a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the new Little Golden Book, Disneyland is Your Land!, whose title is based on Walt Disney’s original message welcoming the world to his theme park. Creators Scott Tilley and Nick Balian...
All aboard as we celebrate the timeless charm of the Disneyland Railroad, an attraction that has been circling the Park since Opening Day in 1955! Conceived by Walt Disney himself, the railroad was inspired by his backyard miniature train, the Carolwood Pacific Railroad, and became a centerpiece of...
In conjunction with our special exhibition, Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story take a spin into the whimsical world of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, one of Disneyland’s most beloved original attractions! Inspired by Disney’s adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic book The Wind in the Willows as...
Bring your imagination to life in this hands-on experimental animation Class at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Participants will explore unconventional, creative techniques to design and animate their own characters, materials, and visual ideas. Drawing inspiration from early innovative animation...
Director and Disney Legend Frank Oz has had a storied career as an award-winning filmmaker, co-directing The Dark Crystal (1982) alongside Co-Director Jim Henson and directing Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988), What About Bob? (1991), and many more. Join us for an in...
In this digital animation Class at The Walt Disney Family Museum, students will be introduced to important digital software and learn the core principles of 2D animation. Throughout the two-week session, students will complete short exercises using techniques that everyday animators utilize to build...
Please note: The Walt Disney Family Museum will be closing at 4pm on Saturday, June 6 and 3pm on Friday, August 28 for private events. Last entry to main galleries at 2:45pm on June 6 and 1:45 on August 28.
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Join us this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month for an in-depth look at the creative work of animator, writer, illustrator, and director Sanjay Patel. Following a screening of his 2015 short film Sanjay’s Super Team, Patel will discuss his experiences at Pixar Animation Studios...
In celebration of our current special exhibition, Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, we are thrilled to welcome former Imagineer Chris Crump for a special presentation of the magical artwork of his father, Disney Legend and Imagineer Rolly Crump.
All aboard as we celebrate the timeless charm of the Disneyland Railroad, an attraction that has been circling the Park since Opening Day in 1955! Conceived by Walt Disney himself, the railroad was inspired by his backyard miniature train, the Carolwood Pacific Railroad, and became a centerpiece of...
The Walt Disney Family Museum continues its celebration of the 70th anniversary of Disneyland with the debut of Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, an original special exhibition curated by award-winning producer and Disney Legend Don Hahn with museum Director of Collections and...
Sip, paint, and let your creativity ripple! Dive into the art of reflections as we explore how to paint shimmering puddles that capture light, color, and mood with ease. Join us in the Learning Center for an evening of cocktails, music, and inspiration as our Education team guides you through simple...
During the run of the special exhibition, we will have regular screenings of a new featurette, Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025), produced by guest curator and Disney Legend Don Hahn. This exclusive documentary traces the creation and early years of Disneyland through Walt Disney’s...
During the run of the special exhibition, we will have regular screenings of a new featurette, Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025), produced by guest curator and Disney Legend Don Hahn. This exclusive documentary traces the creation and early years of Disneyland through Walt Disney’s...
Sketchbooks can be a very expressive form of artwork. While they physically contain our drawings, they may also contain ideas, stories, thoughts, and rough experiments that are very personal to us. During this six-week class, we will delve into how to keep a sketchbook and what it means to make it a...
In this six-week class, be prepared to reimagine ideas and designs as you learn what it takes to be an animator. Using animation principles and paper cut-outs, we will explore various methods of animating such as simple ball bounces to more character-driven scenes.
Please note: This Class take...